The rise of graphic novels in the literary world has been a long and rocky road, and today they have become a staple format in classrooms and libraries nationwide. With the popularity of young adult titles such as Princess Princess Ever After from Oni Press, Drama and Smile from Scholastic, and
Camp Midnight from Image Comics, we explore the history of the young adult genre in graphic novels and how it has pioneered the format into literary and academic acclaim.
With the expanding senior community in America,
geriactric studies and programs have increased substantially. Marrying the mission of the National Center for Creative Aging with the popularity of comics promotes a new way for seniors to stay sharp
and active.
Andy Morlock, Chairman for New Berlin Elementary School in Jacksonville, Florida, parent, coach, and community activist, has launched a community wide reading program to help kids learn to read using the allure and influence of comics books called Superheroes of Literacy.
Katie's Korner: Graphic Novel Reviews for Schools and Libraries
Dr. Katie Monnin reviews
Paper Girls Volume 1 from
Image Comics and Nnewts Volume 3: Battle for Amphibopolis from Graphix, providing lesson plan suggestions for how they could be used in a classroom or workshop setting.
This year, ALA hosted a wide variety of graphic novel panels and activities highlighting upcoming titles from various publishers to educating librarians and teachers on using graphic novels and
gaming in their communities. Couldn't make it to ALA? Check out our highlights from the weekend!
Titles for this year's Halloween ComicsFest have been announced! Check out how you can get copies of these exclusive titles for readers in all age groups to use for hosting a safe halloween event at your library.
Shark Week is an annual wee-long TV programming block from Discovery Channel that features shark-related content. Shark Week has become a national phenomenon since its premiere in 1988 with fans of all backgrounds tuning in to learn about these fascinating creatures. This year, celebrate Shark Week with graphic novels!
Our print publication is designed to complement the website with timely feature articles, reviews, news items, core lists and and more. Highlighting YA Graphic Novels, read a
copy of BookShelf Magazine #23 online now!
Rabbit Publishers Presents Harry Moon Gift Box Set
Along with the release of Harry Moon: Wand Paper Scissors, Rabbit Publishers presents a personalized gift set box for the Harry Moon and Honey Moon series, including a copy of the first volume in the series, Sleepy Hollow Magic Shop Scents, a Sleepy Hollow Caribener, a drawstring backpaper, a cap, and
more!
Image Comics Collects Unforgettable Vietnam War Story in The Other Side
Private Bill Everette is a US Marine. His opposite number, Vo Binh is a fighter for the People’s Army of Vietnam. These two young men have never met. And yet, in the battle-scared country of Vietnam, fighting a war that no sane mind can fully comprehend, their destinies are on a deadly collision course. THE OTHER
SIDE SPECIAL EDITION will not only showcase this powerful war story but also include loads of extra materials straight from the files of both writer and artist.
Mecha Action Meets Mother Goose in New BroBots Graphic Novel
The Brobots are back in another mecha action meets Mother Goose mash-up! This time they're up against the Semisweet ChocoWitch of Crime Brûlée Mountain and her crumby criminal cohorts. Take a half cup of Power Rangers with a tablespoon of Powerpuff Girls and add a dash of Voltron for a recipe we're calling
"Brobots and the Mecha Malarkey"! Check out a preview of Brobots Volume 2 from Oni Press here!
Humanity Awakens to a New Horrifying Reality in the Great Divide
A lushly rendered supernatural fantasy that follows two girls and their mother who find themselves in the middle of a vast, supernatural exodus. On their journey Cloudia is bestowed the powers of hundreds of different gods, but even those don’t help her come to terms with the death of her father. Check out a preview
of The Great Divide from Dynamite Entertainment here!
Natasha Alterici Uses Nordic Fantasy to Create Beautiful Commentary on Oppression, Coming Out, & Coming of Age
Aydis is a viking, a warrior, an outcast, and a self-proclaimed heathen. Born into a time of warfare, suffering, and subjugation of women, she is on a mission to end the oppressive reign of the god-king Odin. Check out a preview of Natasha Alterici's beautiful exploration into LGBTQ+ struggles and the
subjugation of women in Heathen from Vault Comics.
A list of upcoming graphic novels from Diamond PREVIEWS catalog that can be preordered from your local comic book shop. These titles ship in September 2017 and beyond.
